Milwaukee County property record for 1020 E Sylvan Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,301 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $26,805 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 199-0154-001 |
| Primary APN | 199-0154-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,908 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,555 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,775 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,220 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,555 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILWAUKEE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53217-5356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | STONE & THOMAS SUBD BEING IDLEWILD NO. 2 LOT 21, BLK 4 & S20 OF VAC ST S OF SAID LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE & THOMAS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
Source: Milwaukee County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JOHNSON BANK |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JOHNSON BANK |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JOHNSON BANK |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JOHNSON BANK |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202010947148 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008977465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5356 |
| Document Number | 0011638296 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611638296 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217-5356 |
| Document Number | 0011638296, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611638296 |
| Name | JOHNSON BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011205186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11205186 |
| Name | JOHNSON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RACINE, WI 53408 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011226645 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11226645 |
| Name | JOHNSON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011402959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 11402959 |
| Name | JOHNSON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011054751 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11054751 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FARGO, ND 58103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Property Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011054173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11054173 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILWAUKEE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1020 E SYLVAN AVE, WHITEFISH BAY, WI 53217-5356 |
| Document Number | 0010947148 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10947148 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FOCUS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Number | 0010947149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10947149 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 9% |
Source: Milwaukee County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Municipality | Whitefish Bay Village |
| Unified School District | Whitefish Bay School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,805.00 (+225.58%) | $1,217,500 (-) Land $267,700 Building $949,800 | |
| 2024 | $8,233.00 (-44.81%) | $1,217,500 (+46.21%) Land $267,700 Building $949,800 | |
| 2022 | $14,917.00 | $832,700 Land $174,000 Building $658,700 | |
| 2021 | $839,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHITEFISH BAY WATERWORKS serves 14,272 people · EPA ID WI2410597 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH SHORE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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